INS Surat

January 15, 2025 4:06 PM

‘Unwavering commitment to building robust, self-reliant defence sector’, PM Modi dedicates naval combatants to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated three frontline naval combatants — INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer — to the nation during a commissioning ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. “These naval combatants will strengthen our efforts to become a global leader in defence and further our pursuit of self-reliance,” PM Modi said. He emphasized that their commissioning reflects India's commitment to building a robust and self-reliant defence sector. The event was...

PM Modi to dedicate three cutting-edge naval combatants to nation on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission three naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—during a ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday. INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, is one of the most advanced destroyers globally. It features modern weapon and sensor systems and has network-centric capabilities. The ship is designed to support various helicopter operations, including the Chetak, ALH, Sea King, and ...